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Matt Fitzpatrick Wins RBC Heritage in Playoff Over World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler

The win punctuates a five‑week surge into a career‑high world No. 3.

Overview

  • Fitzpatrick won Sunday in sudden death after a 4‑iron to about 12–13 feet on 18 set up a birdie, while Scheffler’s approach came up well short.
  • Both finished 18‑under after regulation when Fitzpatrick bogeyed the 72nd, securing his second Harbour Town title and fourth PGA Tour win.
  • The result lifts him to No. 3 in the world rankings in a run that already includes a Valspar Championship victory and a Players runner‑up.
  • He said caddie Daniel Parratt echoed a Rory McIlroy–Harry Diamond pep line before the playoff, which he credited for steadying him as pro‑USA chants rang out.
  • His return to a Bettinardi BB1 blade putter this spring has aligned with gains on the greens and a string of top finishes, capped by this playoff triumph.